13Fall CS MS的筒子们，分享下原创的每个学校MS项目关于PS的要求

如题，打算硕士无奖飞跃的筒子们可以参考！全是自己整理的：

Purdue

PS: There is no word limit but it is in yourbest interest to be concise. We do not expect you to write an essay. Pleasewrite a comment or short paragraph under each of the following headings andupload into the electronic application system:

Applicant's Name:

Long Term DegreeObjective:

Research Experience:

Publications:

Future ResearchInterests:

Other Comments:

RL: For M.S. applicants:  We recommend that youprovide letters of reference from professors who have taught you in your juniorand senior years.

CMU CS IIS 方向:

The Master of Science inIntelligent Information Systems (MS/IIS) degree provides advanced study andpractical experience in areas of Computer Science focused on the processing andanalysis of unstructured and semi-structured information, for example, text,image, video, speech, and audio information. It is a practice-orientedprofessional degree designed for students who want to rapidly master advancedcontent-analysis, mining, and intelligent information technologies prior tobeginning or resuming leadership careers in industry and government.

PS：

Prepare a concise one or twopage essay that describes your primary areas of interest for research, yourrelated experiences, and your objective in pursuing a graduate degree at CarnegieMellon. Your essay should be specific in describing your interests andmotivations. When describing your research interests, you should explain whyyou think they are important areas of study and why you are particularlywell-suited to pursing them. You should describe any relevant education,research, commercial, government, or teaching experience. If you are applyingto more than one program, you may (but are not required to) submit a separateStatement of Purpose for each program. If you are submitting differentstatements, please upload as one file. Include your name and User ID on theessay.

RL：

Recommenders: Three letters of recommendationare required. Recommenders should know you relatively well and be able toevaluate the quality of your academic and professional abilities. At least twoshould be from faculty or recent employers. The admissions committee wants toknow about your ability to do independent research. You should selectrecommenders who can best speak to that point. Professors who interacted withyou extensively in smaller classes are also a good choice. Employers aresometimes appropriate, but letters that are simply character references willnot provide good support for your application.

CMU INI MSIN：

Program LearningObjectives

Through this program, you strive to:

Acquire detailed understanding ofthe technical, management and policy aspects of information networking andcomputer systems

Gain theoretical understandingand practical experience in building networked and distributed computer systems

Gain detailed understanding ofthe design principles and tradeoffs made in information networkinginfrastructures

Manage the development andevolution of reliable and secure information networks and computer systems

Gain expertise in managing andtroubleshooting large-scale information networks and distributed systems

Gain detailed understanding ofestablishing requirements in complex applications and translating theserequirements into a design architecture

Learn theoretical, as well aspractical, aspects of database management systems

Acquire an understanding ofmicroeconomics theory with an emphasis on business applications

Acquire an understanding ofbusiness management functions, including accounting, finance, human relations,marketing and operations with an emphasis in information systems

Equip yourself with skills toassume a leadership position in information networking

The Statement of Purpose will be submitted online asresponses to a series of questions. Hard copy statements will not be accepted.The questions include:

1.    Briefly explain your objective inpursuing the master's degree for which you are applying.

2.    Describe your background inengineering, computer science, and other fields particularly relevant to yourobjectives. Include any industrial or commercial work experience. ExecMSIAapplicants should address their work experience and background in the securityfield.

3.    Outline your research experienceand list any publications.

4.    Provide any additional informationyou feel would be useful to the admissions committee in determining yoursuitability for admission to the INI.

CMU ECE:

Statement of Purpose and Resume: You have the option to either upload your statementof purpose and resume, or enter them directly into the online application astext.

Recommendation Letters: Once you access the online application, you will berequired to enter the names, titles, and email addresses of your threerecommenders. Your recommenders will then receive a link to the online recommendationform. All recommendations must be completed online. Any hard copy lettersmailed to the ECE Admissions Office will be discarded.

UT Austin:

1.   A statement of purpose - Approximately 2pages describing reasons for pursuing graduate study and academic andprofessional interests and goals. Might include events/experiences thatprepared you for CS graduate study and how your interests compliment our department'sfaculty and research. Not required for GIAC application, only for the CSdepartment application.

2.   Three letters of reference – Lettersshould emphasize research experience and academic achievements, particularly incomputer science.

TAMU:

The preferred source of letters of recommendation is the faculty whoadvised you in research projects and who taught your most advanced computingcourses. We are most interested in assessments of your research potential andscholarly aptitude, and your rank and performance in the courses they taughtyou.

If you cannot obtain enough letters from your current or previousprofessors, then you may also include letters from employers. However, youshould understand that in most cases such a letter will not be given the sameweight as letters from your professors.

Do you have any guidelines for writing the statement of purpose? Are thereany specific details that should be included? Any that should not?

The admissions committee would like to see a discussion of the followingissues:

1.   Why do you want to pursue graduate studiesin CSE?

2.   Why are you interested in Texas A&M?

3.   (Most important) What are your researchinterests and why do they interest you? What is your background for working inthis area? Describe your research plans (if any).

You should not recall your earliest remembrances ofexposure to a computer or some other life story about why you are interested inComputer Science or Computer Engineering. Talk about research interests. department application.

UIUC CS(non-thesis based):

Lettersof Recommendation:

Applicantsare required to have three letters ofrecommendation submitted.

Itis recommended that letters of recommendation be from academics. They caneither be your faculty, advisors, supervisors, or colleagues.

Theletters should address your academic and research abilities and your potentialto be successful at graduate level academic performance.

Individualswriting letters of recommendation on your behalf should submit their lettersthrough our online application system. Any recommendations that do not followthis process may impact timely application processing.

Pleasemake sure recommenders complete the section on the "Recommender’sForm" that states "To what extent do you recommend this applicant foradmissions as a graduate student in their proposed field of study".

Statementof Purpose:

Thestatement of purpose is part of the online application form.

Thisstatement should include your goals and background as it relates to the fieldof computer science. It is good to include any past work history, yourinterests, and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in computer science.

Yourstatement will be evaluated for your conciseness, scientific researchinterests, leadership skills, and eloquence.

Generallythe statement of purpose is between one to two pages.

GaTech CS MS: 无

GaTech CSE MS:

The CSE Master's degree is a joint programbetween the Colleges of Computing, Sciences and Engineering.

Georgia Tech’s Master’s degree inComputational Science and Engineering (CSE) prepares students for careers inindustry, government, and academia. Students will be well prepared for positionin industry in areas such as engineering software systems, web technologies(e.g. search or analysis of social networks), software for consumer product anddrug design, and financial engineering, to mention a few. Graduates will bewell prepared for positions in government (e.g., national laboratories) andwith government contractors in software and systems for modeling and simulation,systems integration, data mining and visualization, high performance computing,and computational modeling. Graduates will be well prepared for staff positionsin academia involving research concerned with the development and applicationof computational models in engineering, the sciences, and computing.

Brown:

All our courses aretaught by the same people who earn the department its reputation for innovativeeducation and research. Indeed, our faculty see research and education asclosely interlinked. As a result, our courses not only offer a solidfoundation, but are also forward-looking: you will routinely be exposed toideas here that represent where industry is headed in coming years.

The program has multiple tracks that make it easy for you tocustomize your route to the degree to your particular educational needs. Thoselooking to complete a more research-oriented degree can write a master's thesis. Those who want a research experiencewithout the full burden of a thesis, or would like to implement a largesoftware project instead of conducting novel research, can choose the project option. Finally, people who already havesignificant project experience in industry (and perhaps some research experiencealso) can opt for the coursework-only master's.

Our strong industrial partnerships will help you better learnabout industry's needs and directions, and will expose you to novel and uniqueopportunities. In addition, several professors from all across the department'sgroups work closely with industry (regional and beyond) and the government, soyou will be able to sharpen your skills here on problems that bring researchideas and methods to bear on problems of practical value.

JHU MSE:

The statement ofpurpose articulates and demonstrates an applicant's specific qualifications fora program of study. Programs are interested in an applicant's intended courseof study, why that applicant wishes to pursue that field, what research oracademic experience the candidate will bring to Johns Hopkins University andfinally, what that applicant's end goal might be once their work is completed.(This document is submitted only through the online application.)

Please note: The Graduate Affairs and Admissions office does not accept papercopies of the statement of purpose since applicants are expected to submit thisdocument through the online application. The uploaded file cannot exceed 500KBin size. The document must also adhere to 1" (inch) margins.

         Q: CanI include extra information with my application?

A: We encourage you to include any information thatyou think will help us make a more accurate assessment of your abilities.However, it is generally better to give short abstracts of papers or projects(links to online versions are better) rather than full papers or reports. Wedon't have the time to read very much since we receive over 300 PhDapplications and 300 MSE applications.

Rice MCS:

The Master of Computer Science (MCS) degree is a terminal,professional degree intended for students who will pursue a technical career inthe computer industry. The MCS program normally requires three semesters offull-time study.

U MA Amr:

There are three Graduate Degree Programsoffered by the Computer Science Department.

Master of Science (M.S.)

M.S. Students are required to pass 4 corerequirements, complete 4 core requirements (credits include core courses takento pass requirements), and a 6-credit MS Project.

Most of our students enter in the MS/PhD track or the PhD-only track. Financialsupport for most MS-only students comes in the form of half or full assistantships.

The Department expects that studentsstarting work toward a Masters degree have a solid undergraduatebackground in Computer Science.

UM Twin City:

MS in Computer Science:

Master’s applicants should havea strong background in computer science and a demonstrated ability to besuccessful in graduate level course work. The minimum GPA for MS students is3.25 and your past course work should indicate your ability to attain thisminimum in your graduate courses. Master’s applicants are expected to providetheir own funding although some MS students who have strong research abilitiesand interests may find funding for their second year.

The Master’s of Science (MS) inComputer Science requires 31 credits. Students can opt for the Plan A thesis,or the Plan B project. These plans should be discussed with your researchadvisor. All master’s students are required to satisfy the breadthrequirement by taking 3 courses in the 3areas and must also take 1 credit of Colloquium. Each student also takes at least one advanced graduate levelComputer Science course, usually in the area in which they intend to doresearch. Plan A thesis students will take 10 credits of MS thesis credits,Plan B students will register for the 3 credit Plan B course.

MCS in ComputerScience:

TheMCS degree (Master’s of Computer Science) is our course work only degree. Mostapplicants to this degree are interested in expanding their skills but are notinterested in the research aspects of computer science. The minimum GPA for anMCS student is 3.0.

Studentsmust complete 31 credits and the requirements are similar to those of the MSdegree. The breadthrequirement must besatisfied with 3 courses in the 3 areas; 1 credit of Colloquium, as wellas two CS 8000 level (advanced graduate level) courses in areas of interest.Additional coursework needed to satisfy the 31 credit requirement should becourses that help to form a cohesive program that are relevant and provide thebackground and depth expected of a Master’s student.

UCLA:

While a M.S.degree prepares students not only for careers in industry, M.S. applicantstypically demonstrate interest in developing and applying technical skills andtranslational knowledge. M.S. applicants should be aware that the selectionprocess is rigorous for M.S. students who later apply for admission into thePh.D. program.

UNC:

Each applicantmust submit a short personal statement. This statement is considered thedepartmental supplemental application and should include:

objectives in pursuing graduate study;

identification of fields within computerscience in which the applicant has a particular interest;

information that is relevant to theapplicant's qualifications for graduate study but that has not been includedalready in the application (e.g. major academic projects, papers presented orpublished, and non-academic computer experience);

an informative title or a brief descriptionof any course listed on the applicant's transcript without a title (or with avague title such as "Mathematics II");

a list of all courses taken or planned thatdo not yet appear on a transcript;

an e-mail address, if available.

It should bebetween a half page and two pages long. Electronic submission of the personalstatement is required by the application software.

UCICS Informatics: MS/ PhD Track

Software research at UCI is aimed at creating newsoftware technology and solutions, furthering the information revolution.Perspectives of engineering, science, mathematics, and human-computerinteraction guide the work. The central goal of all the research is improvementin software development, evolution, deployment, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

UCI CS MS/PhD General:

The Computer Science degree is a broad and flexibleprogram which offers students opportunities for graduate study in the fullspectrum of intellectual activity in computer science.

Dartmouth: Research

Columbia: Industry

VirTech:

The SoftwareInnovations Lab at Virginia Tech creates novel software tools that facilitatethe development and maintenance of the computer systems of today and tomorrow.The Lab's research activities explore how advanced software engineeringpractices, including automatic code generation, program transformation, novelsystem designs and programming paradigms can assist in the development andsustainment of complex computer systems. Current research projects includeautomated refactoring of framework-based applications, novel architectures forhigh-performance bioinformatics software, new programming abstractions fordistributed object systems, and automated program enhancement.

自己整理的~虽然格式有点乱，大家Ctrl+F下还是蛮方便的！

太谢谢了TT 这个好用！！

楼主都是从哪找到的？

yipast 发表于 2012-11-7 11:42
楼主都是从哪找到的？

每个学校CS Department的网站下面

谢谢楼主

SFU：
A CV or resume;
A statement of purpose (limited to one page) that outlines your research plans;
Electronic copies of your transcript(s).
3封推荐信。

谢谢楼主，幸苦了